ARCH Gathering Minnesota June 27-29, 2025

Join us to gather with one another for learning, inspiration and practice.

The Arenas for Change (ARCH) annual gatherings provide a space to experientially practice the ideas and specializations of professionals applying ARCH facilitation in mental health, coaching, and education in environments with horses, animals, nature, or in the office and virtually.

There are not classroom “powerpoints” in the gatherings. Rather, presenters share their experiences and then provide an interactive practice for attendees. The concept of the gatherings is that when we are in person with one another, we get to personally experience what is being learned, and enjoy the personal and professional connection, inspiration, and support in being with one another.

In ARCH, we believe we are all learners and all teachers. We each bring skillsets and experiences that can enrich one another.

To learn the foundation of the ARCH framework of facilitation, join ARCH as a member and take the foundational courses. This is a great way to prepare for the Gathering, and start your ARCH facilitation story!

Would you like to present at the ARCH Gathering?

If you are interested in sharing at the gathering your learnings, experiences, specializations, or new ideas applying the ARCH framework and values, please fill out this form.

You will leave the gathering with new ideas, insights, and tools to immediately support your practices, new peer relationships for connection and support, and a much needed and well-deserved personal and professional energy boost through the casual, welcoming space with learning, nature and horses.

Schedule: June 27-29, 2025, Forest Lake, Minnesota

• Friday, June 27 – Saturday, June 28: 9 am to 4:30 pm
• Sunday, June 29: 9 am – 2:00 pm

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ARCH members and non-members alike are welcome!

Fee: $550 USD (register soon as space is limited)

ARCH annual and organization members receive a 20% discount – log in and it is applied automatically in checkout.

The fee includes coffee, tea, snacks, lunches each of the 3 days, plus an optional dinner on Saturday night.

Topics at the gathering with experiential practicing may include:

• How foundational elements of the ARCH framework – the ARCH values and the SEEN and HERD keystones – may be applied in different environments with different populations.
• Applying the story mindset and language in sessions.
• Working in environments with nature, horses, or other animals.
• Introduction to specialized curriculums or interventions to achieve client objectives.
• Facilitator personal and professional self-care and enrichment.

About the Gathering:

The in-person ARCH Annual Gathering is for:

• Equine professionals
• Coaches
• Educators
• Mental Health professionals
• Organizational Development professionals

Provided in a relaxing environment, the gathering is an interactive time to connect with colleagues, learning with one another and developing ourselves professionally and personally.

Click here to read more about the ARCH Gatherings. 

It is recommended to complete the following online courses as preparation:

• The ARCH Foundation Course: The SEEN Keystones (available as part of your membership when you log in under Courses)
• The SEEN through Horses: The HERD Keystones course (available as part of your membership under Courses)

Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel attendance at the gathering, full refunds are provided up to 2 weeks prior. After that, there is a cancellation fee of $150USD. This fee can be waived if you wish to apply your payment to another ARCH event, or if cancellation is due to illness.

Certification:

You will receive a certificate of completion for the Annual Gathering. The Annual Gathering qualifies as one of the pre-requisite options for practicing professionals to apply to be certified with the ARCH Professional Designation.

We look forward to enjoying connecting and learning together in a relaxing, inviting, natural environment!